Question

Write the difference between the following - 

Copyrights and Patents

Answer 1

Copyrights:-

• Copyright grants legal rights to creators for their original works like writing, photograph, audio recordings, video, sculptures, architectural works, computer software, and other creative works like literary and artistic work.
• The rights include the right to copy (reproduce) a work, the right to create derivative works based upon it, the right to distribute copies of the work to the public, and the right to publicly display or perform the work.
• It prevents others from copying, using, or selling the work.

Patents:-

• A patent is usually granted for inventions. Unlike copyright, the inventor needs to apply (file) for patenting the invention. When a patent is granted, the owner gets an exclusive right to prevent others from using, selling or distributing the protected invention.
• A patent gives full control to the patentee to decide whether or how the invention can be used by others. Thus it encourages inventors to share their scientific or technological findings with others.
• A patent protects an invention for 20 years, after which it can be freely used. Recognition and/or financial benefit foster the right environment and provide motivation for more creativity and innovation.